The launch of the next-generation Nissan Kicks is delayed because of two reasons as reported by Automotive News. The report states that the Japanese automaker is delaying the debut of the next-gen Nissan Kicks until June 2024.
Nissan Kicks e-Power [Note: Current model shown above]
The production of the next-gen Kicks was supposed to start this year, specifically in December. However, it did not push through since the said crossover vehicle failed to pass the crash safety test. This has delayed the launch by a month and a half.
But, Nissan’s problems concerning the next-gen Kicks don’t stop there as it has encountered another setback concerning the vehicle. The latest delay is reportedly caused by the theft of tooling equipment from a supplier in Mexico.
However, the sources familiar with the matter did not reveal the identity of the supplier involved in the theft of tooling equipment. Likewise, it’s not known as to which vehicle component or part of the next-gen Kicks is affected.
What’s clear is that the production of the next-gen Kicks in Nissan’s Aguascalientes plant in Mexico will be delayed, and is seen to begin in June 2024.
The current Nissan Kicks model at Clark International Speedway
Nissan Vice President for Communications Brian Brockman did confirm that the launch of the next-gen Kicks is delayed but he has not provided a definite reason as to why it is being pushed back.
“The arrival of the next-generation Kicks is delayed slightly due to an unexpected factor outside the company's control. Until then, we expect to have strong availability of the current model, which continues to be one of the most popular vehicles in its segment,” Brockman said.
The Kicks is one of the models offered by Nissan Philippines. It comes with the car brand’s e-Power technology, which is a 100 percent electric motor-driven system. It’s not a fully electric vehicle since the Kicks e-Power still comes with a gasoline engine that charges the battery pack, which then gives power to the electric motor. Think of the gasoline engine as a power bank.
Nissan Kicks e-Power
Last June 2023, Nissan Philippines launched a safety recall for the Kicks e-Power to address the aircon cooling issue in the said vehicle. The car brand also said that the inspection and repair for the Kicks e-Power’s AC cooling issue only takes around two hours to complete.
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Know more about Nissan Kicks 2024
The Nissan Kicks Philippines is a hybrid-powered subcompact crossover. In the local market, it has four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT. Their prices range from Php 1,179,000 to Php 1,544,000.
Under the hood, the Kick’s e-POWER engine can produce up to 134 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to this Nissan model’s front wheels via gear reduction transmission.
Size-wise, the Nissan Kicks is 4,300mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,615mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,620mm, and a ground clearance of 180mm.
Locally, the Nissan Kicks competes against the likes of the Geely Coolray, Kia Stonic, MG ZS, Toyota Raize, Changan CS35 Plus, Honda HR-V, among others.
Nissan Kicks Launch
The Nissan Kicks was officially launched in the Philippine market in August 2022. At launch, it came with three variants. There were the EL e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,209,000, the VE e-POWER AT priced at Php 1,309,000, and the VL priced at Php 1,509,000.
Nissan Kicks Exterior
For exterior equipment, the Nissan Kicks is equipped with LED headlamps with auto-on/off function, LED daytime running lamps, LED taillights, auto-folding power-adjustable mirrors, etc. It also comes with roof rails. This model also gets a black-colored V-motion grille.
Nissan Kicks Interior
The 2024 Kicks can seat up to five occupants. Its rear cabin has 60:40 split-folding seats, while the front has manually adjustable Nissan Zero Gravity seats. Passengers are then kept comfortable with an automatic air-conditioning system,
For the driver, it also provides a tilt and telescopic steering wheel wrapped in leather, a 7-inch TFT display meter, an ample amount of bottle and cup holders, a 12-volt power socket, etc.
Technology & Safety Features
Depending on the trim, the Nissan Kicks gets a total of six airbags. It also has anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle dynamic control, an engine immobilizer, and a car alarm.
For entertainment, this subcompact model is equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-spec trim has six speakers, while the rest have four speakers.
Other features of this model include an idle start/stop system, a 360-degree view camera, parking sensors, and cruise control.
Nissan Kicks Engine
Powering the Nissan Kicks is an AC Synchronous motor supplied by a 2.13 kWh Lithium-ion battery. The said battery, in turn, is charged by a 1.2-liter inline-3 gasoline engine. Collectively, this is dubbed as the e-POWER powertrain.
At maximum, this system can produce up to 136 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via an automatic single-speed gear reduction transmission.
Nissan Kicks Chassis
The Nissan Kicks uses the V-platform. It shares this with the Nissan Almera. For suspensions, its front end is a strut-type, while the rear is a torsion beam suspension. Braking is handled by disc brakes for all wheels, and its parking brake is an electric type with an auto-hold function.
Nissan Kicks FAQs
1. How much space will the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment have?
The capacity of the Nissan Kick 2024's luggage compartment will promisingly be 470 liters. That will be up to 835 liters of space after lowering the back seats.
2. How much will the Nissan Kick 2024 cost?
Depending on the variants, the Nissan Kick 2024 will be from Php 1,179,000.
3. How big is the Nissan Kicks 2024?
The measurement of the Nissan Kicks 2024 is 4,300mm in length, 1,960mm in width, and 1,615mm in height with a 2,620mm wheelbase.
4. How many variants does the Nissan Kicks 2024 have?
Four variants. They are the e-POWER EL AT, e-POWER VE AT, e-POWER VE Sport AT, and e-POWER VL AT.
5. What is one of the differences between the four variants?
In terms of safety features, the EL variant only has 2 airbags while the rest of the variants have 6 airbags.
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